Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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• Top Five Alternatives to Peter Ridsdale
• Manchester United midfielder Anderson becomes accidental breeder of massive dogs
• Liverpool striker Luis Suarez give middle-finger salute to Fulham fans
• Notts County striker Lee Hughes arrested over sexual assault
• Random 1990s Footballer Tuesday: #13 Michel Vonk
• Jan Aage Fjortoft, Claus Lundekvam, Lars Bohinen and Thomas Myhre play electric shock football
• Video: Manchester City star Mario Balotelli does not have a career in cake decoration
• Video: Parma v Palermo highlights / fog lights
• Ex-Manchester United player Ronnie Wallwork jailed over stolen car parts

Top Five Alternatives to Peter Ridsdale Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:32 AM PST Preston have appointed Peter Ridsdale as their new Chairman of Football which, given that the man collects clubs in financial difficulties like Panini stickers, is a strange move. Here are five men who have done a worse job, and may well be the only ones: 5) Ken Richardson – Doncaster Hired two gangsters to burn [...]

Manchester United midfielder Anderson becomes accidental breeder of massive dogs Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:40 AM PST Injured Manchester United star Anderson has found a temporary new career as a dog breeder after a pet shop mix-up. The Brazilian decided to buy two huge Bernese mountain dogs as pets, but failed to specify that he wanted two of the same sex. He is now the proud owner of 10 canine companions. Several [...]

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez give middle-finger salute to Fulham fans Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:22 AM PST Luis Swear-ez Liverpool star Luis Suarez is likely to find himself in more trouble after being photographed apparently making a one-fingered gesture in the direction of Fulham supporters after last night’s match at Craven Cottage. The Uruguayan is already in hot water with the FA after being charged for making racist remarks towards Manchester United [...]

Notts County striker Lee Hughes arrested over sexual assault Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:10 AM PST Notts County’s Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault. Hughes was arrested at a hotel in south London after police were called to an incident at 11pm on Saturday. A 35-year-old man, reportedly Hughes, was arrested at the hotel in Croydon and taken into custody. He was bailed until a date [...]

Random 1990s Footballer Tuesday: #13 Michel Vonk Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:43 AM PST Name: Michel Vonk In his 1990s prime for: Manchester City and Sheffield United Lowdown: Michel Vonk, a Dutch centre back, joined Manchester City during the summer before the inaugural Premier League season for a fee of £500,000 from AZ Alkmaar, becoming one of only eleven foreigners to appear on the first day off the new [...]

Jan Aage Fjortoft, Claus Lundekvam, Lars Bohinen and Thomas Myhre play electric shock football Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:34 AM PST The great Norwegian Merlin sticker album reunion As always on Tuesdays, today will be Random 1990s Football Tuesday on OTP but we really have a bumper edition for you today. We will have the usual column for you later, but in the meantime here are retro Premier League legends Jan Aage Fjortoft, Claus Lundekvam, Lars [...]

Video: Manchester City star Mario Balotelli does not have a career in cake decoration Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:18 AM PST Mario scuppers potential move to Norwich. Delia couldn’t work with this He might be able to score a goal with his shoulder, but he cannot decorate a Christmas cake to save his life. Mario Balotelli stole the show – as he inevitably does – when City TV invited several players to take part in a [...]

Video: Parma v Palermo highlights / fog lights Posted: 05 Dec 2011 09:25 AM PST The worst match I’ve never seen It looks like the match between Parma and Palermo was going ahead at the weekend no matter what, judging by the footage that has emerged from the match. The Serie A clash is like to generate more than a few refund requests since most of the spectators in the [...]

Ex-Manchester United player Ronnie Wallwork jailed over stolen car parts Posted: 05 Dec 2011 09:16 AM PST Former Manchester United and West Brom midfielder Ronnie Wallwork has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his part in an illegal operation involving stolen cars. Wallwork, aged 34, was caught breaking down stolen cars and selling the parts. Police stumbled upon the ex-England under 20 international operating from a rented scrapyard unit in [...]

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